Tomorrow (8/14) is the first day of school! School will dismiss at 2:01 on Thursday.
📚✨We can’t wait to see you tonight at Open House! Join us between 6–8 PM to meet your teachers, explore the school, and gear up for a great year. 🎉🍎 #WelcomeBack
Our amazing staff was back in action today! They’ve been hard at work putting the finishing touches on classrooms, hallways, and all the little details to make sure everything is ready. We can’t wait to welcome our students back tomorrow for an exciting new school year!
Help us welcome Bree Hoene! Bree will be a cook at the grade school this year. She is looking forward to seeing all of the students and is excited to be on the same schedule as her kids! Bree is married to Dillon Hoene. They have three children, Case, Chance, and Colesten.
Help us welcome Cumberland’s new SRO, Elizabeth Huston. Elizabeth is excited to be working with Cumberland! She is looking forward to learning more about our district and the students and staff! She will start this week.
Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19! Students will bring home picture packets this week. Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy. Visit https://inter-state.com. This event's Order Code is:
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Midd School - 0096WSF
High School - 0099QPF
Elementary School - 0096WBF
Midd School - 0096WSF
Open House is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 13, from 6-8 PM at all three schools. Come out to meet your teachers, set up your locker, and check out your classrooms!
Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale
We hope to see you there!
Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale
We hope to see you there!
Help us welcome Matt Sudkamp to Cumberland!
Matt Sudkamp is new to the maintenance team at Cumberland. He previously worked at a sawmill. Matt plans to show the students a great work ethic and a positive attitude. He looks forward to learning the ins and outs of the district and the job.
Matt is married to Racheal Sudkamp. They have two daughters, Elizabeth and Eleanor. Matt was raised in Greenup and now lives in Toledo. He enjoys cooking, coaching, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
Matt Sudkamp is new to the maintenance team at Cumberland. He previously worked at a sawmill. Matt plans to show the students a great work ethic and a positive attitude. He looks forward to learning the ins and outs of the district and the job.
Matt is married to Racheal Sudkamp. They have two daughters, Elizabeth and Eleanor. Matt was raised in Greenup and now lives in Toledo. He enjoys cooking, coaching, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
Help us welcome Mr. Jon Matthews to Cumberland!
Mr. Matthews will be a special education teacher at Cumberland High School. Previously, Mr. Matthews taught special education and dual credit social studies classes.
Mr. Matthews’ wife also works in education as a paraprofessional. They live in Casey along with their three strange cats.
Mr. Matthews is looking forward to getting to know the school and community. In his spare time, he likes fishing, watching baseball, and watching the Packers.
Mr. Matthews will be a special education teacher at Cumberland High School. Previously, Mr. Matthews taught special education and dual credit social studies classes.
Mr. Matthews’ wife also works in education as a paraprofessional. They live in Casey along with their three strange cats.
Mr. Matthews is looking forward to getting to know the school and community. In his spare time, he likes fishing, watching baseball, and watching the Packers.
Help us welcome Miss Lily Hemmen to Cumberland!
Miss Hemmen will be teaching 1st grade at Cumberland Elementary School this year. The Indiana State University graduate earned a degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. She was a student teacher in 4th grade at Cumberland last spring.
Miss Hemmen looks forward to building strong relationships with students and their families. She is excited to watch the students grow throughout the year.
Miss Hemmen enjoys traveling, baking, hanging out with friends, and watching the Steelers.
Miss Hemmen will be teaching 1st grade at Cumberland Elementary School this year. The Indiana State University graduate earned a degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. She was a student teacher in 4th grade at Cumberland last spring.
Miss Hemmen looks forward to building strong relationships with students and their families. She is excited to watch the students grow throughout the year.
Miss Hemmen enjoys traveling, baking, hanging out with friends, and watching the Steelers.
We would like to welcome Daniel Huffman to his new role as Cumberland High School principal. Mr. Huffman began his teaching career at Cumberland in 2000 and became the principal of Cumberland Elementary in 2015. He is eager to take on this new challenge. He is committed to supporting all students as they explore their college and career paths, as well as participate in extracurricular activities and interscholastic opportunities. His focus will be on ensuring that high school students in our community receive the education needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and ever-changing world.
As a lifelong resident of Cumberland County, Mr. Huffman is a proud 1994 graduate of Cumberland High School. He was raised on the family farm, which is still maintained by his parents, Julian and Sally Huffman. He has one sister, Lisa Cole, and brother-in-law, Dan. Mr. Huffman is also a proud uncle to two nephews, Colin Cole and Andrew Cole, as well as a great uncle to Reed and Lorelai Cole. He has a doodle named Ruby and is fortunate to have many supportive friends whom he considers family.
Mr. Huffman enjoys traveling and has visited thirty-six states and two countries. In his leisure time, he likes Jeeping, running, and listening to music and podcasts.
As a lifelong resident of Cumberland County, Mr. Huffman is a proud 1994 graduate of Cumberland High School. He was raised on the family farm, which is still maintained by his parents, Julian and Sally Huffman. He has one sister, Lisa Cole, and brother-in-law, Dan. Mr. Huffman is also a proud uncle to two nephews, Colin Cole and Andrew Cole, as well as a great uncle to Reed and Lorelai Cole. He has a doodle named Ruby and is fortunate to have many supportive friends whom he considers family.
Mr. Huffman enjoys traveling and has visited thirty-six states and two countries. In his leisure time, he likes Jeeping, running, and listening to music and podcasts.
Today, we held New Teacher Orientation, and we are very excited to welcome our new educators to our team! Stay tuned, because over the next week, we will be introducing each new teacher individually. We are happy to have them aboard!
You're invited to Open House on Wednesday, August 13, from 6-8 PM at all three schools. Come out to meet your teachers, set up your locker, and check out your classrooms!
Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale
We hope to see you there!
Cumberland Elementary School will be hosting some fun events to kick off the school year!
✂️ FREE Haircuts for students
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks
🎶 Music & Balloons
🎀 Hair Ribbons made by the Cheerleaders
👕 Cumberland Apparel for Sale
We hope to see you there!
We would like to welcome Mrs. DeDe McElravy to her new role in the district as principal at Cumberland Elementary School. Mrs. McElravy previously taught science and social studies at the middle school.
Mrs. McElravy is honored to take on the role of elementary principal and looks forward to serving the Cumberland community. She said, “It is a privilege to support our youngest learners at the very start of their educational journey.”
Mrs. McElravy would like to foster a strong relationship between the school and the families in our community, sharing in our aspiration to help every student reach their highest potential. She said, “I believe that by supporting our school community, we can create an environment where students don’t just succeed—they soar beyond what we ever thought possible.”
Mrs. McElravy is married to Josh McElravy. Their children are Elijah (Senior at UIUC), Maddy (Junior), Katie (8th), Luke (6th), and Tate (pre-K).
Mrs. McElravy is honored to take on the role of elementary principal and looks forward to serving the Cumberland community. She said, “It is a privilege to support our youngest learners at the very start of their educational journey.”
Mrs. McElravy would like to foster a strong relationship between the school and the families in our community, sharing in our aspiration to help every student reach their highest potential. She said, “I believe that by supporting our school community, we can create an environment where students don’t just succeed—they soar beyond what we ever thought possible.”
Mrs. McElravy is married to Josh McElravy. Their children are Elijah (Senior at UIUC), Maddy (Junior), Katie (8th), Luke (6th), and Tate (pre-K).
We have had over 70% of the families in the district register online. Thank You!!! If you have not registered for the 2025-2026 school year, you still have time. Online registration closes Friday, August 1.
New families to the district should contact the school that your child(ren) will be attending to set up a registration appointment. Call (217)923-3132, Option 2 for the grade school and Option 3 for the high school.
New families to the district should contact the school that your child(ren) will be attending to set up a registration appointment. Call (217)923-3132, Option 2 for the grade school and Option 3 for the high school.
Here's a great opportunity for you to join our team! Cumberland Elementary School has an opening for a School Cook. Send credentials to Jami Holsapple at jaholsapple@cusd77.org. Please share with those who may be interested.
Cumberland Backpack Ministry is offering product bags throughout the school year to be taken home every Thursday. This program is offered, without charge, to any student at Cumberland Elementary, Cumberland Middle School, and Cumberland High School. Fill out the form below for your child(ren) to be enrolled in the program.
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Thornton at (217)821-1064 or Sarah Holsapple-Miller at (217)549-2215.
https://forms.gle/LPAkTMrwHsg16A3d7
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Thornton at (217)821-1064 or Sarah Holsapple-Miller at (217)549-2215.
https://forms.gle/LPAkTMrwHsg16A3d7
Online Registration is open!! Log in to your TeacherEase account to register your child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year.
New Families to the District: Please call the school office to schedule a registration appointment: (217)923-3132 – option #2 for elementary and middle school and option #3 for high school.
If you need to register in person or experience technical difficulties while registering, please call the school where your child(ren) will be attending. All in-person registration is by appointment only.
New Families to the District: Please call the school office to schedule a registration appointment: (217)923-3132 – option #2 for elementary and middle school and option #3 for high school.
If you need to register in person or experience technical difficulties while registering, please call the school where your child(ren) will be attending. All in-person registration is by appointment only.
Online registration opens tomorrow, July 22! To register, log in to your TeacherEase app or website with the email on file, and click the registration link.
New Families to the District: Please call the school office to make a registration appointment: (217)923-3132 – option #2 for elementary and middle school and option #3 for high school.
If you need to register in person or have technical difficulties while registering, please call the school that your child(ren) will be attending. All in-person registration is by appointment only.
New Families to the District: Please call the school office to make a registration appointment: (217)923-3132 – option #2 for elementary and middle school and option #3 for high school.
If you need to register in person or have technical difficulties while registering, please call the school that your child(ren) will be attending. All in-person registration is by appointment only.
We have the following opportunities for you to join our team! Send a letter of interest and credentials to the administrator listed. Please share with those who may be interested.
